Ned

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Ned was most popular in 1939, when 319 American babies were given the name — ranking #676 that year. In 2025 it ranked #18,449, with 8 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 17,297 people named Ned.

Ned over time

Births per year. The dot marks Ned’s peak in 1939. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org